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Part One: Defining the Field Chapter 1. The Field of Social Gerontology Chapter 2. Theories of Aging Chapter 3. Life Course Transitions Chapter 4. Demography of Aging Part Two: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging Chapter 5. Historical Perspectives on Aging Chapter 6. Biological Perspectives on Aging Chapter 7. Psychological Perspectives on Aging Part Three: Social Aspects of Aging Chapter 8. Family Relationships and Support Systems Chapter 9. Living Arrangements Chapter 10. Caring for the Frail Elderly Part Four: Managing Transitions Chapter 11. Old Age and the Welfare State Chapter 12. Work and Retirement Chapter 13. Health and Health Care Chapter 14. Dying, Death, and Bereavement Part Five: Aging and Society Chapter 15. The Economics of Aging Chapter 16. Poverty and Inequality Chapter 17. The Politics of AgingQuadagno, Jill S. is the author of 'Aging and the Life Course', published 2004 under ISBN 9780072949421 and ISBN 0072949422.
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